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Tag: Talent Pipelines

Where Does Disability Fit Into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?

Note: In advance of our next Talent Solutions Series event, Expand Talent Pipelines | Embracing Neurodiversity @ Work on Oct. 1, we will be sharing...

Four men stand in front of a banner for the Calvin Prison Initiative. Two on the left and one on the right are wearing blue uniforms. The man second from right is wearing academic robes.

Why Employers See Opportunity in Second-Chance Hiring

The formerly incarcerated offer a ready, willing and able talent pool that too often is overlooked because employers lack the knowledge of how to hire...

A Look at the Talent Horizon for 2024: More Change and More Solutions

By now, employers and talent professionals are seasoned veterans of the turbulent labor market we have experienced for several years...

A Systemic Approach to the Talent Puzzle

On Wednesday, December 6th, at the Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville, TalentFirst was joined by expert practitioners from Corewell Health for an enriching conversation and interactive...

Employers Tap Diverse Talent Pools as Talent Solutions Series Returns

Finding qualified talent remains as challenging as ever. That’s no surprise to Michigan employers who have been recruiting in a market with only seven jobseekers...

‘Expand Your Talent Pipeline’ Event Has Experts, Connections — and Fun

Our Expand Your Talent Pipeline event 3-5 p.m. Sept. 13 takes a new, action-oriented approach to our popular Talent Solutions Series.

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Our Talent Solutions Series is back; Here’s why you should attend

Employers hold the keys to a prosperous West Michigan where everyone can thrive. But first, they must have the talent they need. And that increasingly...

A New Name and a New Series for a New Era of Talent in West Michigan

A new name is just the start as TalentFirst enters a new era of helping West Michigan employers find solutions to historic challenges of attracting,...

Growing talent gap plagues Michigan businesses

Post-pandemic, the number of help-wanted signs and online job postings have soared; it seems a crisis has arisen overnight. The need for talent in Michigan,...

October ‘Issue Spotlight’ – Identifying New Sources of Talent

Critical Talent Issues Earlier this year Talent 2025 researched and surveyed member companies to better understand the unique challenges impacting both their existing workforce and...